Good morning, folks! Things are relatively quiet now across the country, but that may come to a change by next week as the synoptic-scale patter gets a bit more exiting. General Synoptic Picture Analyzing the…
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About Average Temperatures and an Increased Threat for Rain Continues through Next Week: Coastal MS/AL/LA Weather Forecast – 6/30/2022
Good morning, folks! No major changes are expected for the forecast this week, as we’re now in a more recognizable muggy-with-afternoon-thunderstorms setup – compared to the well-above average temperatures from last week. First, let’s take…
High pressure wanders back east along with the heat and potential tropical development: Southeast Weather Forecast – 6/29/22
The ridge of high pressure that is all too familiar with us by now continues to stay off to the west, allowing for more seasonal temperatures across the southeast, as well as chances of scattered…
Watching Invest 94L in the Atlantic, and a Disturbance in the Gulf: Tropical Outlook – 6/25/2022
Good morning, folks! Overnight, the National Hurricane Center added another region that they’re watching for the potential for tropical cyclone development, this time much closer to home in the northern Gulf of Mexico – As…
The Ridge’s Last Stand Before Average Temperatures Return Next Week: SE MS / SW AL Forecast – 6/25/2022
Good morning, folks! What a scorcher it was yesterday… Columbia, Hattiesburg and Laurel all joined the century club with afternoon highs of 100F, but Meridian took it a step beyond as the mercury rose to…
Mostly Quiet Now, but a Few Things to Keep Our Eyes On: Tropical Outlook/Discussion – 6/22/2022
Good morning, folks! The Atlantic Hurricane Season began earlier this month – it was the first of which to not feature a pre-season tropical system since 2014. The only notable tropical system so far this…
Amplified to progressive pattern, SW drought relief, and Northeast unsettledness: CONUS Weather Forecast – 6/22/22
We are transitioning out of a highly amplified to more progressive weather pattern across the U.S., but subtropical ridging will continue across the southern U.S. with areas of low pressure situated to its west and…
Hot Weather to Continue, With Some Relief Likely Next Week: SE MS / SW AL Forecast – 6/22/2022
Good morning, folks! Our weather story hasn’t changed much this past week. We’re still under the influence of a potent mid-level ridge responsible for persistent above-average temperatures and muggy air. The above image shows the…
Wx Info: Why do weather forecasts change?
This is a great question. I’m sure a lot of folks watch the evening news, check their favorite weather app or even read an update here on the blog and think, ‘Wait, didn’t it say…
8/27/21 10PM Hurricane Ida update: forecast details and discussion – exploring the ifs and maybes of the forecast
This isn’t going to be the typical “will it rain at my house” forecast. If you’re looking for a county-by-county breakdown of what to expect from Hurricane Ida, make sure to check out that post…
